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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1920

Page

2

Farming in the next decade foresees change for farms and labor

The article argues farm labor shifts toward cities will force major changes in agriculture. It explores smaller farm sizes, tractor adoption, and possible farming partnerships. It compares single operators on 40 acres to four nearby farmers jointly cultivating 640 acres with teamwork and shared machinery. It also notes specialization similar to other professions and the value of time and efficiency.

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Why fat men dominate ads for smiling product faces

The piece muses on a persistent advertising trope using fat, beaming men to sell tobacco, toothpaste, and underwear. It questions why heavier faces convey cheerfulness, asks if fat biologically causes smiles, and wonders about the cultural habit behind this visual cliché. The author cites calls for concise political language and notes governors urged into special sessions were often met with rejection.

Iman

Obesity and Health Advice From Doctor John Muner

Health talks by John Muner M D discuss obesity causes heredity and temperament, noting most weight gain occurs after birth not strictly hereditary. The talk explores personal effort, thyroid disease, and the doctor’s guidance on sensible dieting and medical evaluation for persistent overweight conditions.

Friend Wife By ROE FULKERSON

In a chaotic shooting scene the gunman spoke two phrases while officer Wilson, uninjured, risked his life to allow a surrender. A heroic act described as remarkable for heading into a building amid heavy fire, while the assailant fled toward Liberty cafe with a woman present. Police recovered eight American Express money orders worth 45 dollars each, tied to the bandit’s operation, with two endorsed by Ray G Burt and Raymond Co. Law from DeKalb and Berthy Minn.

Wilson Ufe Alexander Lambert Goodenbour John B. Huber Sores Law Liberty Cafe American Xpress Company Dekalb, Hl Ber‘thy, Minn Texas Great Northern Chicago Martin Sioux City Waterloo Marx Meier Siegel Thig American Express Siegel Wagner Tom Morris Capt. Morris Rock Island Great Western Fort Madison Penitentiary Young Army Iowa Minucects Fendi Peru William Wilson Waterloo Police de Boreneng

Brain Tests by Sam Loud

A short word evolution study titled Brain Tests explains how changing one letter at a time can transform a word into another. The piece notes a five minute time frame and presents the idea of gradually morphing APZ into MAN through successive word steps.

SAM_LOUD

Fairy stone tale and a bank robbery chase mystery

Andrew tells Imogene about a fairy stone from Virginia that allegedly lets a wearer glimpse their loved one’s actions. The tale precedes a police chase in Bertha Minnesota where forged money orders and a dead bandit are connected to a larger robbery spree, with a Danish accented suspect evading capture after a pistol duel.

Police Close In On Outlaw After Short Shootout

Police pursue an outlaw after a brief exchange of fire ending in multiple gunshots. The assailant is reported to have pierced a man, with one bullet passing completely through the victim, as the confrontation spanned only seconds. Local authorities continue investigations.

Bandit’s Gun Wielded with New 32-20 Cartridges

A robbery report details a bandit using a 32-20 revolver with a long barrel, aiming accurately and firing rapidly. Officer Wilson was mortally wounded, with two close shots to the heart area. Goodenbour’s eight calibre revolver left one cartridge, and authorities trace the gun’s serial number to Colt’s Arms for identity.

Hasedow Wilson Goodenbour Elcher Colt’s Arms Company New Hartford

The Sandman Story by Mrs F A

A tale of Ali a water carrier who learns carving under a cruel master. injured, he meets the artist Zeda who helps complete a jewel box that the queen desires. Zeda reveals Ali as the true creator. they form a partnership and Ali finds happiness and fame.

Ali Wanan Ali Zeda Alf Ali Jay

Trade commission cites wholesale grocers group

Washington News Bureau of Waines Hyening reports that the Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Wholesale Grocers Association, headquartered in Council Bluffs and operating in three states, is cited by the Federal Trade Commission for unfair competition. Officers named include John Blaul president Bur Masten Ia J M Moore vice president Sioux City Ia John D Fuller vice president Hastings Neb and John Mehlhop secretary treasurer Council Bluffs. The FTC says the association bars nonmembers from suppliers by boycotts and withdrawal of patronage, harming nonmembers. Respondents have 40 days to answer before trial on merits.

Washington News Bureau Waines Hyening Gee Council Bluffs Federal Trade Commission John Blaul Bur Masten

Personal Liberty on Babies Rights Amid War Laws

Sioux City Tribune reports William D B Pussyfoot Johnson cites government stats showing about 1,300 British babies yearly suffocated by drunken mothers before the war. War liquor restrictions cut deaths to about 500, but postwar removal threatens to near prewar levels. The column asks when a baby gains personal rights and at what age.

Sioux City Tribune William DB Pussyfoot Johnson

Nature Notes highlights on bees foxes and drought in distant lands

John Burroughs asks if a queen bee is essential to a swarm and notes the curious closed gentian and a daring bumblebee. The fox’s winter habits are described, including den dwelling and weather-driven movement. A drought in Australia reduces livestock, and a Mexican railway carries silver ore ballast from old mines.

Dlse Mexico

Sympathy Plan Sparks Irish Issue at Democratic Convention

In San Francisco delegates clash over Ireland plank. Subcommittee rejects leaving Irish questions to League of Nations. full committee backs a sympathy plank while denying diplomatic recognition. Walsh argues against evasion. floor fight looms as Irish independence demand stalls. Goodenbour funeral set for Sunday in Waterloo theatre with Masons arch and sermon by Rev. Braufecher.

San Francisco Cal Democratic National Convention League of Patrons Regulations Committee Friends of the Irish Democratic Party Walsh W. Bourke Cochran New York

Marriage License Record for Charles Hyman Baumowell and Margaret Pendergast

The notice lists Charles Hyman Baumowell of Wa and Margaret Pendergast of Waterloo as a marriage licensee. Edna Mariott of Waterloo is also mentioned in connection with the notice. The fragmentary text supports a local marriage licensing item with multiple individuals and places.

Charles Hyman Baumowell Fofloo Ida ccc Margaret Pendergast Waterloo Bari House Edna Mariott

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